Author Question: Most states permit a child under age 18 to consent to certain types of care without parental or ... (Read 104 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Most states permit a child under age 18 to consent to certain types of care without parental or guardian notification or consent. The types of care that most often do not require the consent or notification of the parents or guardian include:

a. minor surgery c. contraception
b. liposuction d. psychiatric care

Question 2

A bully has been identified by the school nurse and officials. The nurse is meeting with the parents of the bully. The nurse recommends the following:

a. Withdraw the child from organized, supervised activities
b. Respond to the incident of bullying with positive consequences
c. Enforce the philosophy that the parents will not tolerate this behavior
d. Use anger when dealing with the child

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Generally, a child under age 18 will not be able to provide consent for minor surgery.
B Incorrect. Liposuction is an elective procedure, and cannot be performed based upon a minor's consent.
C Correct. In many states a child under the age of 18 can consent to care involving pregnancy, contraception, or treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, without consent from or notification of a parent or guardian.
D Incorrect. A child under 18 cannot provide consent for psychiatric care.

Answer to Question 2

C
The parents of the bully must communicate to their child that the behavior is not acceptable. The child should be allowed to participate in organized, supervised activities. This will help the child learn to control behavior. The parents do not need to use anger when dealing with the child.